Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Bible References
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Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:27
"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But he turned and rebuked them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly.'
Psalm 94:1
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth!
Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps wrath for his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him who said, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
General references
Exodus 23:4
"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him
Proverbs 3:30
Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
Luke 22:50
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.